Ricardo Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationree-CAR-do / riˈkaɾðoSpanish; Portuguese
Meaning
Spanish: brave ruler; Portuguese: powerful leader
Historical & Cultural Background
Ricardo is a name derived from the Germanic elements 'ric' meaning 'ruler' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. It has been widely used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. The name has historical significance due to its association with various kings and notable figures in history.
Trend Summary
Ricardo has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, remaining a classic choice among Spanish-speaking families.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rick
- Rico
International Variants
- Riccardo (Italian)
- Rikard (Swedish)
- Rikardo (Indonesian)
Famous people named Ricardo
Ricardo Montalbán was a Mexican actor known for his roles in film and television, particularly in 'Fantasy Island'.
Ricardo Pereira is a Portuguese footballer who has played for clubs like Leicester City and the Portugal national team.
Ricardo Arjona is a Guatemalan singer-songwriter recognized for his contributions to Latin music.
Ricardo López is a well-known Uruguayan artist celebrated for his contemporary art installations.
Fictional characters named Ricardo
Ricardo 'Ricky' Ricardo is a character from the classic television show 'I Love Lucy', known for his comedic interactions with his wife Lucy.
Ricardo 'Rico' Rodriguez is a character in the video game series 'Just Cause', known for his adventurous exploits.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ricardo was first seen in the United States in 1888. Ricardo has ranked as high as #232 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Ricardo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ricardo (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 222 | |
CA | 215 | |
FL | 58 | |
AZ | 48 | |
NY | 28 | |
IL | 25 | |
GA | 20 | |
WA | 19 | |
NC | 15 | |
TN | 14 | |
SC | 13 | |
IN | 13 | |
OR | 12 | |
VA | 10 | |
MD | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1888 | 6 |
1891 | 7 |
1901 | 5 |
1902 | 7 |
1903 | 8 |
1904 | 8 |
1907 | 10 |
1908 | 9 |
1909 | 14 |
1910 | 9 |
1911 | 17 |
1912 | 25 |
1913 | 17 |
1914 | 26 |
1915 | 37 |
1916 | 40 |
1917 | 46 |
1918 | 52 |
1919 | 61 |
1920 | 74 |
1921 | 54 |
1922 | 85 |
1923 | 81 |
1924 | 114 |
1925 | 138 |
1926 | 99 |
1927 | 152 |
1928 | 167 |
1929 | 204 |
1930 | 216 |
1931 | 176 |
1932 | 159 |
1933 | 168 |
1934 | 189 |
1935 | 162 |
1936 | 158 |
1937 | 196 |
1938 | 186 |
1939 | 179 |
1940 | 207 |
1941 | 218 |
1942 | 205 |
1943 | 211 |
1944 | 253 |
1945 | 282 |
1946 | 349 |
1947 | 379 |
1948 | 448 |
1949 | 492 |
1950 | 614 |
1951 | 670 |
1952 | 863 |
1953 | 1,051 |
1954 | 1,093 |
1955 | 1,103 |
1956 | 1,102 |
1957 | 1,181 |
1958 | 1,295 |
1959 | 1,345 |
1960 | 1,313 |
1961 | 1,244 |
1962 | 1,254 |
1963 | 1,327 |
1964 | 1,317 |
1965 | 1,279 |
1966 | 1,201 |
1967 | 1,290 |
1968 | 1,350 |
1969 | 1,574 |
1970 | 1,653 |
1971 | 1,671 |
1972 | 1,700 |
1973 | 1,632 |
1974 | 1,812 |
1975 | 1,727 |
1976 | 1,784 |
1977 | 1,725 |
1978 | 1,880 |
1979 | 2,076 |
1980 | 2,324 |
1981 | 2,364 |
1982 | 2,293 |
1983 | 2,179 |
1984 | 2,209 |
1985 | 2,138 |
1986 | 2,222 |
1987 | 2,123 |
1988 | 2,503 |
1989 | 2,736 |
1990 | 2,802 |
1991 | 2,853 |
1992 | 3,023 |
1993 | 2,947 |
1994 | 2,974 |
1995 | 2,871 |
1996 | 2,882 |
1997 | 2,926 |
1998 | 3,044 |
1999 | 2,986 |
2000 | 2,918 |
2001 | 2,853 |
2002 | 2,709 |
2003 | 2,762 |
2004 | 2,781 |
2005 | 2,626 |
2006 | 2,701 |
2007 | 2,779 |
2008 | 2,757 |
2009 | 2,303 |
2010 | 1,886 |
2011 | 1,633 |
2012 | 1,567 |
2013 | 1,430 |
2014 | 1,462 |
2015 | 1,339 |
2016 | 1,297 |
2017 | 1,167 |
2018 | 1,125 |
2019 | 1,018 |
2020 | 963 |
2021 | 946 |
2022 | 920 |
2023 | 875 |
2024 | 865 |